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6 Pence - William III 3rd bust
| Silver (.925) | 3.0 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | William III (1694-1702) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1697-1701 |
| Value | 6 Pence (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 3.0 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#12972 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 59% |
Reverse
Crowned cruciform shields around central lion rampant, divided date above, legend around.
Note: later harp
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAG· BR·FRA· ET HIB· REX·17 00·
Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland
Comment
House of Stuart Restored (1660-1714), William III (1694-1702), Third bust.The standard weight of this coin was 3/31 troy ounce or 46.5 grains.
Numerous varieties and mint issues exist (mintmark below bust):
B - Bristol mint
C - Chester mint
E - Exeter mint
Y or y - York mint
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Pence coin from England, featuring William III (3rd bust), is that it was minted during a time of great change in the country. William III, also known as William of Orange, was the King of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1689 until his death in 1702. During his reign, he implemented many reforms, including the establishment of a central bank, the Bank of England, and the creation of a standardized system of coinage. The 6 Pence coin, made of silver and weighing 3.0 grams, was part of this new system and was widely used throughout the country.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1697 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 6 Pence - William III (3rd bust) 1697-1701 coin.
